The Oakleigh Shooting Code: Containing Two Hundred and Twenty Chapters of Information Relative to Shooting, Man Black-Game, Pheasants, Woodcocks, Snipes, and Hares (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Thomas Oakleigh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267600747 ISBN 13: 9780267600748

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master the craft of field shooting with practical, time-tested guidance

This edition gathers two hundred and twenty chapters of information on shooting red grouse, black-game, partridges, pheasants, woodcocks, snipes, and hares.

It presents hands-on advice, historical notes, and clear rules to help you pursue game with confidence in the field.

From the layout of classic shooting estates to step‑by‑step instruction on aim, timing, and safety, the book blends practical technique with stories and context that seasoned shooters will appreciate. It emphasizes calm preparation, steady nerves, and disciplined practice to improve accuracy and consistency across common game situations.

• How to choose and handle gear, including different barrels and ammunition for varied game.
• Techniques for aiming, timing, and making allowances for movement and distance.
• Rules and etiquette for moor and cover shooting, plus tips for junior shooters.
• Historical notes on Oakleigh and the sport’s traditions, framed for modern readers.

Ideal for readers with an interest in classic shooting lore, fieldcraft, and practical game‑shooting guidance.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267600747
• ISBN 13: 9780267600748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 227